It seems to me, everything about summer screams “tropical,” and everything tropical indicates coconut and macadamia nut. Or, at least, that’s the way it should be. Now that summer has wrapped up and I skipped a whole season of tropical eating (I live no where near the tropics, of course), I’m craving the sweet creamy…
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Several years ago I embarked on a raw, gluten-free, vegan diet. The journey was rather amazing, but just a little too vibrant for my hummingbird heart. You see those individuals who consume only raw foods population the planet with an incredibly high vibration: the food is alive and vibrant. This truly is a remarkable asset…
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What are you making your sweetie pie for Valentine’s Day? We are staying in…grilling steak, supping on roasted sweet potatoes and green veggies…with lots of wine… …and then we are smothering ourselves in Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Rich. Creamy. Delicious. S.E.X.Y. Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse 1 large avocado, very ripe 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder…
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I had a par-tay again at the house. Those of you who know me well may be shocked at the sound of me entertaining IN MY OWN HOME. Well, don’t get too excited ~ keep your britches tight ~ there are only a selected few who make the cut. They are special, these two. And…
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Avocado Mousse is one of my favorite ways to both magically surprise staunch fruit and veggie eschewers, and to gently “trick” them just a little bit. You see, raw avocado mousse tastes nothing like the creamy goddess green fruit (often confused for a veggie). It also tastes no where near healthy ~ masquerading as mere…
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Some time ago, I posted a truly amazing recipe for Cherry Espresso Balsamic Brownie Bites. They were unbelievably fantastic. Love at first bite. I share this recipe with you once more, simply because… Super chocolatey. Super espresso-ey. Intense on the cherry and balsamic. You and your lover can’t go wrong…even if that lover happens to be…
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I recently designed a menu for a dear friend’s gourmet group. I carefully thought out a theme for the evening, poured over the intricacies of the ingredients, and paired each course with a lovely wine. I cooked for the group ~ AND I wined and dined them. The evening was absolutely amazing and quite a…
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Well, it’s OFFICIALLY baking season. Actually, I believe the holiday baking and cooking whirlwind began weeks ago ~ I know I’ve been busy and it’s only going to get more hectic. Thus, I’ll take a little break from baking in the kitchen, perse, but refuse to give up the sweet spiced goodness of the season. As a result,…
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Typically I’m not one to snack. I like big, hearty meals – to keep me super satisfied. To each her own, I suppose. So, no snacking for me…until now ~ Simply Dara “tree nut based portable pops of power.” I’ll take little raw energy bites that taste THIS AMAZING any day. I think I’m hooked. These…
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Every once in a while I get a hankering for something sweet in my life. Well, every day, in fact. But my idea of sweet is a far cry from what makes most sweet tooth’s salivate. I like simple. Fruit. NUTS – yes, nuts satisfy my craving for succor on any day – nut butter,…
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